
Originally Posted by
510GUY
Reposting since I got timed out - not good!! I will try and remember what I just typed.
First let me thank Car Potential for his post. That along with the explanations by Mike and you have really help me understand the process.
These should be my last questions for awhile. I have read all the HCW threads and watched all the videos.
I will use this process to clean and protect the two layer (KPMF Satin Wrap Film toped by 3M 8515 Gloss Overlaminate) wrap on my 2019 Miata.
1. I was going to use my NXT car wash that sheets off and dries really nicely. But should I use D111 Detailer Shampoo Plus with it's
polymer conditioning agents to boost gloss that Car Potential uses and you really like? Will this be like using Ultimate Wash and
Wax?
2. Based on your responses to my "petroleum distillate" questions, the use of most Meguiar's waxes or wax like products is out. Are
M21, M20 or M305 an option for a standard base wax layer for gloss as you recommend or do they also have petroleum distillates
as well. As you know my friend who has Xpel on his 2016 Miata says not to use anything with petroleum distillates, because it will
cause the wrap or at least Xpel to "yellow" over time.
a. Based on Car Potential's post, it appears that the D111 Detailer Shampoo Plus provides "a shine that is great as well", so
maybe I don't need a base "wax" layer if I use D111 to wash the car before using HCW. Remember I do have that the gloss
overlaminate.
3. My windshield has painted panels around it which have rubber seals on each side. In your response 1 above you say that HCW will
not stain as long as the HCW is not allowed to dry. Since I will be drying it off with my Meguiar's Water Magnet towel after rinsing
this area off it doesn't appear that I would have any problems with staining on the rubber seals. Should I put some blue painter's
tape on the rubber seals before spraying the painted panels around my windshield or should I be fine without doing that?
4. When spraying HCW on the painted panels around the windshield, should I cover the convertible fabric top with a towel to reduce
the amount of "overspray" that might get on it? Since I will be drying the area and my fabric roof off with my Meguiar's Water
Magnet towel after rinsing this area do I have to worry about doing this?
5. When I wash my car I do it in 3 sections: Center (Doors and Top), Front (Hood, Front Fenders and Front Bumper) and Rear (Trunk
Lid, Rear Fenders and Rear Bumper). I will follow Mike's and your recommendations to mist / spray on the minimal amount
(e.g. 3 Mists / Spray's for the Hood, 2 Mists / Spray's for the each fender and the bumper - the Read Back / Bumper has a lot
of surface area to I might use 3 Mists / Sprays). Following the same process I follow with Quick Wax, UWWA or D115 - Detailer
Rinse Free Express Wash & Wax, I will rinse the section, then Mist / Spray the hood and wipe it off with my Meguiar's Water
Magnet MF towel, Mist / Spray the a fender and wipe it off with my Meguiar's Water Magnet MF towel, Mist / Spray the other
fender and wipe it off with my Meguiar's Water Magnet MF towel, then Mist / Spray the front bumper and wipe it off with my
Meguiar's Water Magnet MF towel. Though I apply the rinse water so that it sheets off, there it usually enough on the surface
that drying is still required. If I notice is dry, I will wet it the panel down again before misting / spraying the HCW on.
Nick thank you for answering my questions. This will help me with my initial washing and HCW application on my Miata.